Stories can serve as both
"Mirrors and Windows"
Mirrors-
reminding us
to look within
(to see ourselves)
Windows-
allowing us
to see outwardly
(to see others)
"Your Name is a Song"
by Jamilah Thomkins-Bigelow
is a story of a young girl frustrated by constantly
having her beautiful name mispronounced
She soon learns that her name is a song,
sings it to her friends and teaches them how to sing it as well
First Fridays-
A Story. A Song. An Activity
Virtual Storytime
A Story
Turn up the music and encourage children to sing along with acclaimed poet
Maya Angelou featuring Elmo as we learn to celebrate our names
A Song
An Activity
Play Provocation Space
set up an area where children can explore, find the rhythm
in their names, and create their own unique name songs
Three thoughts to guide you...
- Use what you have
- Provide enough time/space for exploration
- Set up, then step back
"Made up names come from dreamers. Their real names
were stolen long ago so they dream up new ones"